Executive Sous Chef – Culinary Leadership Role

About the role

Rotana Hotels & Resorts is seeking a passionate and dynamic Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering exceptional culinary experiences across its properties in Saudi Arabia. The role involves overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, and stepping in as the acting head chef when required.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing all aspects of food production and quality improvement.
• Design, implement, and oversee special events and food promotions.
• Monitor production standards to guarantee consistent quality across all kitchen outlets.
• Ensure HACCP and local hygiene standards are strictly followed.
• Maintain comprehensive product knowledge, including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, and market trends.
• Track and control food cost while benchmarking against local competitors.

Required profile

• Professional kitchen apprenticeship or chef training course.
• Minimum five years of experience in quality establishments covering pastry, bakery, butchery, à la carte, banquet, and buffet operations.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Proven ability in food preparation, presentation, and preservation.
• Flexible, well‑organized, and capable of leading a multicultural team.

Required skills

• Pastry
• Food Production
• À la carte service
• HACCP standards
• Bakery
• Quality Improvement
• Butchery
• Buffet service
• Banquet operations